Weekday Head Chef — Leading Airline Catering Kitchen

gategroup; Trafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Complimentary meals

Free uniform

Free life insurance

Company sick pay

Pension scheme

Employee support programme (counseling

Refer a friend bonuses

Discount platform for purchases

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Head Chef for the Manchester Unit to lead the kitchen, plan menus, and ensure meals meet exact specifications and on-time delivery. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and strict adherence to safety standards.

You will collaborate with culinary teams, manage staff rosters, and drive continuous improvement while upholding company values and quality.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years working as a qualified chef.
• A minimum of 3 years catering management experience.
• A minimum of managing a team of 6 or more persons.
• Proven ability to lead teams and meet KPI targets.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning to ensure catering provisions are ready on time for dispatch.
• Manage a team of chefs, supervisors, and assembly staff.
• Support culinary team with menu development and product improvement.
• Ensure productivity, financial, operational and quality targets are met.
• Provide clear leadership to unit culinary and meal assembly teams.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen.
• Coordinate staff rosters, holidays and manpower planning.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and report performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Report writing

Education

City and Guilds Catering Qualification in Cookery

Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Professional Cookery

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery

Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Gate Gourmet is seeking a Head Chef for the Manchester Unit to lead the kitchen, plan menus, and ensure meals meet exact specifications and on-time delivery. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and strict adherence to safety standards.

You will collaborate with culinary teams, manage staff rosters, and drive continuous improvement while upholding company values and quality.